Safeguarding and protection of adults, children and young people update 3hrs

Summary

This course updates learners on the importance of safeguarding individuals,
children and young people from abuse. It identifies different types of abuse and
the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. It considers
when individuals might be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a learner
must do if abuse is suspected or alleged

Who should attend?

This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings whether
residential, community or supported living.

Proposed Learner Outcomes - The worker must be able to

How to recognise signs of abuse
• How to respond to suspected or alleged abuse
• Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and
protection from abuse
• Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse
• Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices
• Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice
• Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an
individual’s rights and the duty of care
• Know how to respond to complaints

How many candidates may attend? No limit but due to the sensitive nature of this training, smaller groups are suggested in order that disclosure is not affected